Energy Marshal: Substation Construction & Energization

ManpowerGroup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Energy Marshal for Substation Construction and Commissioning to support Microsoft Data Center projects in San Jose, CA. This onsite role requires extensive experience in high-voltage electrical work, sequencing energization, and coordination with engineers and utility teams.

You will oversee energy isolation, LOTO, testing, and commissioning for 115kV/35kV substations, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical construction or commissioning.
• 5+ years with medium- or high-voltage systems.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations knowledge; OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Current NFPA 70E certification/training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee isolation, testing, commissioning, energization of 115kV and 35kV substations.
• Review energization plans, switching orders, MOPs, and permit-to-work documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams, utility representatives, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct field audits and weekly status reporting.

Skills

Electrical construction

Electrical safety

High voltage

LOTO procedures

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Energy Marshal for Substation Construction and Commissioning to support Microsoft Data Center projects in San Jose, CA. This onsite role requires extensive experience in high-voltage electrical work, sequencing energization, and coordination with engineers and utility teams.

You will oversee energy isolation, LOTO, testing, and commissioning for 115kV/35kV substations, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.